#outdoorgathering

This Tailgating Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is a perfect dish for game days or outdoor gatherings. It combines the classic flavors of buffalo chicken with the convenience of pasta salad, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Ingredients: 8 oz pasta, cooked and cooled. 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced. 1/2 cup buffalo sauce. 1/2 cup ranch dressing. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup diced celery. 1/4 cup diced red onion. 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the cooked pasta and chicken in a large bowl and mix them together. Toss the salad to coat it evenly with the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce. Cherry tomatoes, celery, red onion, and blue cheese should be added slowly. Add pepper and salt to taste. Before you serve, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This Spring BBQ Hot Dog Bar Sandwich is perfect for a casual outdoor gathering. It's loaded with delicious toppings and flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for your BBQ event.

Ingredients: 6 hot dog buns. 6 cooked hot dogs. 1 cup BBQ sauce. 1 cup coleslaw. 1 cup diced onions. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 1 cup pickles slices. 1 cup diced jalapenos.

Instructions: Spread BBQ sauce on the inside of each hot dog bun. Place a cooked hot dog in each bun. Top each hot dog with coleslaw, diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, pickle slices, and diced jalapenos. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This Picnic Bean Salad is great for getting together with friends and family outside. There are many kinds of beans, bright vegetables, and a spicy dressing in it that will make everyone happy. This salad is a great side dish for a picnic in the park or a BBQ in your own backyard.

Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup corn kernels frozen or canned. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 1/2 red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup olive oil. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar. 1 teaspoon cumin powder. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans. Add the corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro to the bowl. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss everything together until well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold as a delicious picnic bean salad!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

These cute napkins with red and white gingham ribbon on them will add a touch of charm to your BBQ or casual party. They are not only useful as napkins, but they also make your outdoor gathering look better.

Ingredients: 1 pack of napkins. Red and white gingham ribbon.

Instructions: Spread out a napkin on a clean surface. Make a gingham ribbon that is long enough to go around the napkin. Put the ribbon in the middle of the napkin after folding it into a rectangle shape. Wrap the napkin with the ribbon and tie a bow around it to hold it in place. Do this again and again until you have the number of napkins you want.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This refreshing watermelon picnic punch is perfect for outdoor gatherings. It's light, fruity, and hydrating, making it an ideal choice for hot summer days.

Ingredients: 1 small watermelon, cubed. 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced. 1 cup fresh blueberries. 1 lime, juiced. 1 liter sparkling water. Ice cubes.

Instructions: In a large punch bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, and fresh blueberries. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the fruit mixture. Slowly pour in the sparkling water and gently stir to combine. Add ice cubes to the punch bowl to chill. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes